By Kieran Beattie
Plans for a 327-foot wind turbine in Aberdeenshire have been rejected by
councillors, following concerns it could interfere military radar.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Aberdeen International Airport both
raised concerns over Cardinghill Renewables’ proposal at Cardinghill, north
of Ellon.
Both of the organisations raised fears the renewable energy site could
cause major problems for aircraft, and could result in pilots re-routing
mid-flight.
In a letter, a spokeswoman for the MOD said the proposed turbine “could not
be tolerated” in the earmarked location as it would be in radar line of
sight to the air defence radar at remote Radar Head Buchan.
And a spokeswoman for Aberdeen’s airport said it would be visible to the
Allanshill radar, and generate “unwanted returns and clutter on air traffic
control display screens”.
Yesterday, councillors from the Formartine area committee agreed to refuse
the application, taking into account the concerns from the objectors.
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